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Why some buyers may leave the closing table
Consumers are more likely to back out of a home purchase when it’s a buyer’s market. Whether it's because they're scared of soft prices or future market declines, these fears can kick-in right after the purchase offer and may continue up until the deadline. When this...
Study shows wage theft takes tremendous toll in U.S.
Wage theft may not be at the top of our minds when we think about serious crimes in the United States. However, a report from the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) estimates millions of workers lose up to $16 billion a year in lost wages through illegal practices by...
Succession planning is a valuable life and business lesson
Many owners of small businesses give little if any thought to the process of choosing their business’ next leaders and preparing them to nurture the business and its value. One attorney who works on this “succession planning” reports her clients usually plan a...
How do I file a complaint on my employer for violating the FLSA?
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) provides federal and state guidelines for minimum wage, youth employment, record keeping and overtime pay. If an employer doesn’t obey these laws, you may file a complaint. Unfortunately, employers violate FLSA laws far too often....
Woman dies after serious dog bite injuries
Dogs make great pets. They can be friendly, loyal and playful. But because of this, it’s easy to forget that dogs can sometimes be dangerous creatures. This was true for an elderly woman who became the unfortunate victim of a dog attack. Reports of an incident Police...
Where there’s a will, there’s a need for a change
You want to continue providing for your family after you’re gone, so you made a will to make your well-laid plans known. But if you can’t remember the last time you looked over your will, the time is probably now. You’re already ahead of 66% of the American population...
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